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This is probably the most appropriate place for this question: The collector's edition of Lawrence of Arabia comes with a film frame. When DVDs come with frames like this, does everyone get the same frame, or do they vary from set to set?

At least in the Lawrence of Arabia collector's edition, each package comes with a unique frame.

Do they just grab a decent looking print and cut out select frames? It would be a nice way of disposing a damaged or worn print that otherwise has well-preserved stretches of film.

Would also be kind of funny (but awful) if they weren't so selective of the frames they package in their sets:

I don't think they're being selective at all. Someone at HTF got a frame from the Overture.

ShellOilJunior wrote:I don't think they're being selective at all. Someone at HTF got a frame from the Overture.

That's hilarious and way better than some typical shot of sand

Uh, I believe it was someone at HTF making a joke about getting a frame from the overture.

I'd be honored to get a frame from the Overture.

I received the giant box, and it seems a bit of a scam that the 2 bonus discs are on single layer discs, as they could've been combined to 1 disc....

manicsounds wrote:I received the giant box, and it seems a bit of a scam that the 2 bonus discs are on single layer discs, as they could've been combined to 1 disc....

That's because bonus disc 1 comes with the regular set, and bonus disc 2 is exclusive to the box/gift set.

Found this detailed article on the 4k restoration as I was looking for info on the new 70mm print. Good read that highlights the challenges of restoring this in digital as much of the damage had been covered up via wetgate printing.